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Home team is 5-1 vs spread in Michigan State's Big 11 games, as Spartans are 2-0 as home favorite, beating Indiana by 14, Iowa by 30; last year, Spartans beat Penn State twice (84-58/90-64). Lions are 2-3 as Big 11 dog, 1-2 as road dog, (with losses by 35, 29 pts). Big 11 home favorites are 15-11 vs spread this season.
Cincinnati lost four of last five games, with three losses by 11+ pts; they failed to cover last four Big East games, are 0-2 as road dog in league. Georgetown won in double OT at Notre Dame in game after Duke upset; they're 4-2 in Big East, with road squad 5-1 vs spread in those games. Hoyas 0-2 as Big East road fave.
Pitt is 5-1 in Big East, but only their last win (80-67 vs Syracuse) was by more than nine pts; they're 2-3 as Big East favorite, 1-2 at home, with wins by 3,8,13 at home. Marquette won last three games, allowing 63.7 ppg; they're 2-1 on Big East road, with only league losses 70-66 vs Cincinnati, 104-85 at West Virginia, when Mountaineers made 20-38 three-pointers.
Xavier lost both its games since OT win vs Cincinnati in rivalry game; home team won both their games vs Dayton last year, as Flyers lost here, 74-65, but won by four at Dayton. Flyers are 0-2 on A-14 road, losing by 10,8 pts; this si first time they've been a dog in league this year. A-14 home favorites are 11-10 vs spread
Road team is 5-0-1 vs spread in Jowa State's Big 12 games, with Cyclones losing last two games in Ames. Dogs are 3-0 against spread in Kansas' Big 12 road games; they scored an average of 88.3 in last three games overall. Last year, road team won both series meetings, with Kansas covering here, 71-66, as 4.5-pt fave
Memphis got by biggest C-USA threat Thursday, beating UAB 73-66; they're 4-0 in C-USA, but 0-4 vs spread, with wins by 10,7 20 and 17 pts. Central Florida won its last three games by 10,1,5 pts, allowing just 53 ppg; road team is 4-0 vs spread in its league games. Conference USA home favorites are just 6-11 vs spread.
Arizona won its last three games by 7,3,10 pts; they're 6-3 in the Pac-10, 7-3 outside it; long road trip for single game. Young Tar Heels lost three of last four games, allowing 78.5 ppg; their last two wins are by combined total of four points. UNC lost 74-59 at USC of Pac-10 earlier this season, and lost other big name game out of conference, 68-64 at home to Illinois.
Florida lost last two games after 17-0 start, both on road; they're 1-4 as SEC favorite, 0-2 at home, allowing 58.5 ppg, with wins by 15,12 pts. Both teams are 3-2 in SEC; Vandy allowed 52 or less pts in their SEC wins, 66,78 in losses; their SEC losses are by 12, 4 pts. Last year, Gators swept Vandy, 69-61 here, 82-65 at Vandy
Home team is 5-0 in Texas Tech's Big 12 games (4-0-1 vs spread) with Tech 1-0-1 as home fave, beating Baylor by 18, Iowa Sr by 3; they scored 77.5 ppg at home in league (49.7 ppg on the road) Oklahoma State allowed 80 ppg in losing last two games; they're 1-4 vs spread in Big 12, 1-2 on road, losing games by 8,34 points Last year, Cowboys won both meetings (85-56/76-66).
Providence won its last two games, scoring 77.5 ppg; after a 0-4 Big East start; three of their four Big East losses are by 10+ pts. UConn won its last five games (3-1-1 vs spread), pullign away from St John's in last game; last year, Huskies needed two OT's to survive here, 94-89. Big East home dogs are 5-7 vs the spread
Rhode Island is 5-1 in A-14, George Washington 5-0; Rams won their last five games (four by five or less pts), and are 3-0 as dog in league, 2-0 on road. GW won its last seven games; they're 1-1 as home favorite; four of their five A-14 wins are by 12+ points. Last year, GW went to Kinston and pounded on URI, 68-39.
Maryland scored 84.7 ppg in winning last three ACC games, vs Wake-Va Tech-Ga Tech; they were 41-45 from foul line in fairly easy win at Atlanta Wednesday. Temple won four of its last five games; five of their seven losses are by 12+ pts. Maryland has lot of depth, so far has survived loss of leading scorer McCray.
Louisville lost three of its last four games, scoring just 59.5 ppg, but did ****** Cincinnati last time out; they're 1-1 on Big East road, beating Providence 72-67. Rutgers lost its last three games by 6,5,10 pts; they've lost three in row at home; they've held one of six league foes under 71 pts. Dog is 5-1 vs spread in their Big East contests, but favorites are 5-1 vs spread in Louisville tilts.
VCU won five of last six games, but they're 2-3 on road in CAA, with wins by 28,4 pts; they won last three in row by 9,16,4 pts, allowing just 55.7 ppg. Georgia State is 1-3 as home dog, losing by 30,15,14 pts at home (2-3); they lost seven of their last eight overall. CAA home underdogs are 7-12 vs spread this season.
James Madison, William & Mary are both 0-9 in CAA, so this is big game for these teams; last year, home team won both games during season (JMU lost 80-54 here) before Tribe won 68-54 in CAA tourney. Dukes are 1-3 as CAA road dog, losing by 21,27, 11,16 pts- their last seven losses are all by 15+ pts. How anyone could lay 10.5 points (or take them) in this game is beyond me.
Columbia went to Ithaca last week and beat Cornell, 58-57; both teams are 1-2 in Ivy, but this is home opener for Columbia in Ivy play; Lions beat Big Red here 70-61 last year. Cornell is 4-9 in its last 13 games; they split first Ivy road trip, beating Princeton a night after Penn beat them by 40. Ivy home faves are 4-3 in '06.
Wright State lost last three games by 13,7,5 pts after 4-0 start in Horizon; they're 3-1 as a road dog, with road losses by 13,7 pts- in last three games, Raiders scored just 51.7 ppg. Last year, the Radiers were 3-0 vs Butler, beating them here 59-54, by six up in Dayton, then 61-57 in Horizon tourney. Bulldogs are 1-0-1 as a home favorite this year, beating UIC by 19, Detroit by 12.
Wisconsin beat Michigan twice last year, 76-50 at home, 72-61 here, but they're down to seven players. Badgers did rout Penn State by 29 last time out, ending two-game skid, making them 5-1 in Big 11; they're 1-1 as road dog, with only loss 77-67 at Ohio St Michigan beat Mich State in last game, a great win; Wolverines won last three games, covered last four (1-1 as home favorite).
TCU is 1-5 in MWC, 3-2 vs spread as dog, 2-1 on road; they had 41-29 lead at half in Provo last game, but lost 89-80 in OT- their league losses are by 4,2,26,19,9(ot). Utah lost last five games in row (1-4 vs spread); they're 1-1 as home fave, with only win 24 days ago, 64-49 at home vs New Mexico. Home favorites 13-9 vs spread in Mountain West this year, but 0-4 so far this week.
Virginia Tech F Washington is suspended here; he kicked Duke player late in Thursday's game; Hokies are 0-6 in ACC (1-4 in its last five games vs spread); they're 2-1 as road dog, losing by 2, 6,7 pts. Wake won by 20 at Tech last year, but they allowed 83.5 ppg in losing last two games. Deacons are 1-5 in ACC, 1-1 as a home favorite; their only ACC win is 86-71 over Georgia Tech.
Auburn is 0-5 in SEC and looked awful in Tuesday's home loss to Kentucky; their home losses are by 4,16,9 pts, scoring a mere 55.3 ppg. Georgia is 2-4 in SEC, 1-3 as dog, 1-2 on road; they got only road win in OT, 64-61 at South Carolina. Last year, Auburn went to Athens and lost 57-45. SEC home teams 13-16 vs spread
Ole Miss scored 61.5 ppg in losing last two games after 3-0 start in SEC; they won both their home games by five pts. Favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their SEC games. LSU is 5-0 in SEC (4-0-1 vs spread); they have wins at Arkansas (63-58), Miss State (71-57). Last year, LSU beat Ole Miss twice (70-60/58-53 here). Dogs at home are 3-4 vs spread in SEC games so far this season.
Towson shot 53.8% from floor, had just nine turnovers in 96-92 win at Delaware Jan 14, as 5.5-pt dog, but they're 1-3 since, with losses by 32,8,12 pts. Tigers are 0-1 as CAA favorite this year, and are 3-1 at home, winning by 31,3,4 pts. Hens covered five of their last six games, last three on road; they're 0-4 on CAA road, losing by 14,14,2 and 11 points.
Drexel had three-game win streak snapped at ODU Thursday in last game; they're 5-1 at home, 2-3 as home favorite, winning by 11,19,16,11,7 points. Last year, Dragons beat Hofstra two times in regular season, but then lost to Pride 89-77 in CAA tourney. Hofstra won five of last seven league games; home team is 7-2 vs spread in their league games (1-2 as road underdog).
Missouri lost three of last four games, allowing 80.3 ppg; dogs are 5-1 vs spread in their Big 12 games. Tigers are 1-1 as dog on road (71-69 at Okla/64-79 at K-State). Last year, Mizzou was 3-0 vs Nebraska, beating them 56-53 here, 80-70 at home, and 70-67 in Big 12 tourney. Huskers lost three in row, allowing 88.3 ppg.
Duquesne is 0-6 in A-14 (1-5 vs spread); they're 0-3 as road dog in league, losing by 23,27,22 pts-only game they covered was a 94-78 loss. St Bonaventure is also 0-6 (2-4 vs spread0; they are favored for first time in league. Last year, Dukes beat Bonnies 83-70 at home. Dukes' closest A-14 game? 62-48 at Richmond.
Oregon State split its last six games, losing last two home games in OT; they've lost their last six OT games overall. Dogs are 7-1 vs spread in their league games, 3-0 at home; Beavers are 0-2 as Pac-10 home favorite. Last year, home side won both games in series, then OSU beat Bruins 79-72 in Pac-10 tourney. UCLA is 5-1 in last six league games, 3-0 on road, winning by 6,1,7 points.
Wyoming beat San Diego State twice last year, 69-65 here and 88-81 in OT at Cox Arena. Aztecs won and covered six of seven MWC games; they are 2-1 on road (3-0 vs spread) beating 72-67 at Utah, 76-57 at TCU. Cowboys won four of five games- they're 2-1 at home in league, losing to UNLV, beating Air Force 55-50, New Mexico 77-70. Aztecs allowed 62.3 ppg in last three games.
Northern Iowa shot 66.7% from floor last Saturday, beat Drake, 91-72; Panthers made 12-20 treys, committed only 10 turnovers. UNI won last four road games by 14,10,15,13 pts. Road team is 7-2-1 vs spread in their MVC games. First home game in 2 weeks for Drake team that lost two of last three games. Last year, UNI lost 81-72 here, beat Bulldogs 61-60 at home.
Illinois-Chicago ended six-game skid with win at Wright State in last game; they lost 90-84 in OT at Green Bay Jan 11, as Flames trailed by 10 at half. UIC is 1-4 on Horizon road, 1-3 as road dog, losing by 19,6,14,11 pts. UWGB beat Flames twice last year, by 4 at home, 78-66 here; they've won four of last five games, losing only 66-63 vs Cleveland State.
Loyola, IL lost five of last seven games, including 73-67 loss at Detroit Jan 5, as Titans shot 57.3% from floor and made 18-22 at foul line. Fourth straight home game for Loyola (2-2, 1-2 as home favorite). Detroit is 4-4 in Horizon, 0-3 on road, losing by 11,6,12 pts (0-2-1 vs spread). Horizon home favorites are 9-15 vs spread
Purdue lost three in row, by 20,13,2 pts, and six of last seven in Big 11; they're 2-2 as Big 11 road dog, losing by 8,3,20,13 points; last year Boilermakers got swept by Illinois, 84-50 here, 68-59 at Mackey. Illini 3-2 as a Big 11 favorite, 2-1 at home, winning by 10,5,24 pts. Big 11 home favorites are 15-11 vs spread this year.
Will Western Kentucky have letdown after ESPN2 appearance? Hilltoppers are 5-1 in Sun Belt, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 32,4,24,13 pts. Last year, they beat New Orleans 81-69 at home, then again 78-67 in Sun Belt tourney. Privateers lost four in row, are 2-5 in SBC, 3-1 as road dog, with losses by 19,7 and 21 pts.
Will Western Kentucky have letdown after ESPN2 appearance? Hilltoppers are 5-1 in Sun Belt, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 32,4,24,13 pts. Last year, they beat New Orleans 81-69 at home, then again 78-67 in Sun Belt tourney. Privateers lost four in row, are 2-5 in SBC, 3-1 as road dog, with losses by 19,7 and 21 pts.
Idaho is 0-5 in WAC (1-4 vs spread); they're 0-3 in WAC games at home, losing by 10,5,4 pts- they lost last three games by 26,25 and 4 pts. Last year, Vandals lost to Boise twice; 70-67 here and 76-66 in Boise. Broncos are 2-5 in WAC, 1-4 in last five games; they're 1-2 as WAC road dog, losing by 6,14 and 11 pts. Home teams in WAC games are 15-12 vs spread this season.
Illinois State lost 56-44 at Southern Illinois Sunday, outboarded 29-16; both teams shot 41% for game. Salukis won here last year 66-59, after winning by 12 at home. ISU won last two home tilts; they're 3-4 as MVC dog, 1-1 at home. SIU is 8-2 in Valley, 2-2 on road, losing last two; they're 6-1-1 as Valley favorite, 1-0-1 away. Missouri Valley home underdogs are 3-1 vs spread.
Tennessee is 4-1 in SEC, 2-0 as favorite, winning at home 80-76 vs Florida, 89-76 vs Georgia; they won 76-69 at South Carolina Jan 8, rallying from 35-23 halftime deficit, beating SC despite the Gamecocks shooting 51.1% for game. Carolina covered three in row, is 2-4 in SEC, as dogs are 5-0 vs spread in their SEC games.
UCSB is 1-5 in Big West (0-6 vs spread); they're 0-1 as Big West dog, 1-2 SU at home, losing 59-46 to Northridge, 70-66 to Irvine. Last year, Gauchos lost twice to Pacific, 58-43 here, and 79-56 in Stockton. Tigers won four of last five games, allowing 59 ppg in last two games. Big West home underdogs are 5-5 vs spread.
Cleveland State won 63-50 at Youngstown Jan 14, holding YSU to 34.7% from floor (1-11 on treys). Vikings covered last five in Horizon play; dogs are 3-1 vs spread in their home games. CSU is 1-3 at home, scoring just 56.3 ppg. Pens lost four of last five games; they're 3-0 as Horizon road dog, losing by 1,5 pts, and winning at Loyola.
Old Dominion won seven of last eight games but are dog for first time this year. Visitor is 9-1 vs spread in their league games, with Monarchs winning last three road games- they beat George Mason 54-53 at home on Dec 7th, despite shooting 32.2% from floor. Mason is 8-2 in CAA, 2-1-1 as home fave, with wins by 13,14,11,23 pts. Last year, ODU lost lost 74-58 here, and won by 13 at home.
Citadel is 0-7 in Southern Conference (1-6 vs spread); they're 0-2 as home dog, losing home games by 18,15,19 pts- in last three games, they scored 51.7 ppg. Appalachian State is 2-3 in league, 0-2 on road; they're 2-1 as SC favorite. Last yr, ASU won 84-66 at home vs Citadel, beat Bulldogs 68-59 in SC tournament.
Chattanooga allowed 58 ppg in winning last two games; they're 1-2 as SC road dog, losing by 4,18 pts. Charleston is 4-2 as fave in SC, 1-1 at home, with home wins by 13,12 pts- they allowed an average of 58.5 ppg in last two games. Last year, Cougars lost 82-59 at Chattanooga. SC home favorites are 16-11 vs spread.
Samford is 9-2 in OVC, winning last three games by 1,20,7 points they're 2-3 as OVC home fave (3-2 SU) winning by 15,11,20 pts. Last year, Bulldogs beat Austin Peay 73-71 in OT here, lost by 16 at Peay, then lost 71-60 in OVC tourney. Governors are 1-4 on OVC road, losing by 17,9,11,5 pts. OVC home favorites are 18-22
St Peter's lost five of last six games after 3-0 MAAC start; they are 1-4 vs spread at home in league (2-3 SU) winning by 4,20 pts. Last year, Peacocks beat Loyola twice, 86-66/99-83 here. Loyola lost three of last four games after 4-1 start; they're 3-1 as dog on MAAC road (2-2 SU). MAAC home favorites are 16-17 vs pts.
Eastern Illinois won 57-56 at Morehead State Dec 21; they had a 10-pt halftime lead, but made just 2-13 treys, shot 39.7% from the floor. Morehead won first game in 11 OVC games Thursday, as they upset SEMO; they covered five of last six games, last three on road. Last season, EIU won 73-71 at Morehead, in overtime.
Northern Arizona is 6-0 in Big Sky (5-1 vs spread); they're 3-1 as a home favorite, with home wins by 10,9,3,6 pts- they're scoring 87.5 ppg in league. Last year, NAU lost twice to Sacramento, by 87-86 here, and 92-88. Hornets lost last two games after 4-0 start their losses are by 1,3 pts. Big Sky home faves are 11-11 in '06.
Western Carolina lost last two games, scoring 53.5 ppg; they're 3-1 as road dog- their league losses are by 15,2,8 pts. Wofford is 1-5 in league, 0-3 vs spread at home, 0-2 as favorite; they score 57 ppg at home. Last year, Terriers lost 80-75 at Western as 3-pt fave. Southern Conference home favorites are 16-11 vs spread.
Marist came to Siena 15 days ago at 0-4 in MAAC and won by 8 shooting 60% from floor for game, making 15-26 treys; they are 5-0 since, scoring 82.6 ppg. Red Foxes are 3-1 as league favorite, 2-1 at home, with home wins by 9,19 pts. Marist are 7-2 in last 9 regular season games vs Siena (0-3 in MAAC tourney). Saints are 3-1 as road dog, with three of four decided by 3 or less pts.
Cincinnati lost four of last five games, with three losses by 11+ pts; they failed to cover last four Big East games, are 0-2 as road dog in league. Georgetown won in double OT at Notre Dame in game after Duke upset; they're 4-2 in Big East, with road squad 5-1 vs spread in those games. Hoyas 0-2 as Big East road fave.
Pitt is 5-1 in Big East, but only their last win (80-67 vs Syracuse) was by more than nine pts; they're 2-3 as Big East favorite, 1-2 at home, with wins by 3,8,13 at home. Marquette won last three games, allowing 63.7 ppg; they're 2-1 on Big East road, with only league losses 70-66 vs Cincinnati, 104-85 at West Virginia, when Mountaineers made 20-38 three-pointers.
Xavier lost both its games since OT win vs Cincinnati in rivalry game; home team won both their games vs Dayton last year, as Flyers lost here, 74-65, but won by four at Dayton. Flyers are 0-2 on A-14 road, losing by 10,8 pts; this si first time they've been a dog in league this year. A-14 home favorites are 11-10 vs spread
Road team is 5-0-1 vs spread in Jowa State's Big 12 games, with Cyclones losing last two games in Ames. Dogs are 3-0 against spread in Kansas' Big 12 road games; they scored an average of 88.3 in last three games overall. Last year, road team won both series meetings, with Kansas covering here, 71-66, as 4.5-pt fave
Memphis got by biggest C-USA threat Thursday, beating UAB 73-66; they're 4-0 in C-USA, but 0-4 vs spread, with wins by 10,7 20 and 17 pts. Central Florida won its last three games by 10,1,5 pts, allowing just 53 ppg; road team is 4-0 vs spread in its league games. Conference USA home favorites are just 6-11 vs spread.
Arizona won its last three games by 7,3,10 pts; they're 6-3 in the Pac-10, 7-3 outside it; long road trip for single game. Young Tar Heels lost three of last four games, allowing 78.5 ppg; their last two wins are by combined total of four points. UNC lost 74-59 at USC of Pac-10 earlier this season, and lost other big name game out of conference, 68-64 at home to Illinois.
Florida lost last two games after 17-0 start, both on road; they're 1-4 as SEC favorite, 0-2 at home, allowing 58.5 ppg, with wins by 15,12 pts. Both teams are 3-2 in SEC; Vandy allowed 52 or less pts in their SEC wins, 66,78 in losses; their SEC losses are by 12, 4 pts. Last year, Gators swept Vandy, 69-61 here, 82-65 at Vandy
Home team is 5-0 in Texas Tech's Big 12 games (4-0-1 vs spread) with Tech 1-0-1 as home fave, beating Baylor by 18, Iowa Sr by 3; they scored 77.5 ppg at home in league (49.7 ppg on the road) Oklahoma State allowed 80 ppg in losing last two games; they're 1-4 vs spread in Big 12, 1-2 on road, losing games by 8,34 points Last year, Cowboys won both meetings (85-56/76-66).
Providence won its last two games, scoring 77.5 ppg; after a 0-4 Big East start; three of their four Big East losses are by 10+ pts. UConn won its last five games (3-1-1 vs spread), pullign away from St John's in last game; last year, Huskies needed two OT's to survive here, 94-89. Big East home dogs are 5-7 vs the spread
Rhode Island is 5-1 in A-14, George Washington 5-0; Rams won their last five games (four by five or less pts), and are 3-0 as dog in league, 2-0 on road. GW won its last seven games; they're 1-1 as home favorite; four of their five A-14 wins are by 12+ points. Last year, GW went to Kinston and pounded on URI, 68-39.
Maryland scored 84.7 ppg in winning last three ACC games, vs Wake-Va Tech-Ga Tech; they were 41-45 from foul line in fairly easy win at Atlanta Wednesday. Temple won four of its last five games; five of their seven losses are by 12+ pts. Maryland has lot of depth, so far has survived loss of leading scorer McCray.
Louisville lost three of its last four games, scoring just 59.5 ppg, but did ****** Cincinnati last time out; they're 1-1 on Big East road, beating Providence 72-67. Rutgers lost its last three games by 6,5,10 pts; they've lost three in row at home; they've held one of six league foes under 71 pts. Dog is 5-1 vs spread in their Big East contests, but favorites are 5-1 vs spread in Louisville tilts.
VCU won five of last six games, but they're 2-3 on road in CAA, with wins by 28,4 pts; they won last three in row by 9,16,4 pts, allowing just 55.7 ppg. Georgia State is 1-3 as home dog, losing by 30,15,14 pts at home (2-3); they lost seven of their last eight overall. CAA home underdogs are 7-12 vs spread this season.
James Madison, William & Mary are both 0-9 in CAA, so this is big game for these teams; last year, home team won both games during season (JMU lost 80-54 here) before Tribe won 68-54 in CAA tourney. Dukes are 1-3 as CAA road dog, losing by 21,27, 11,16 pts- their last seven losses are all by 15+ pts. How anyone could lay 10.5 points (or take them) in this game is beyond me.
Columbia went to Ithaca last week and beat Cornell, 58-57; both teams are 1-2 in Ivy, but this is home opener for Columbia in Ivy play; Lions beat Big Red here 70-61 last year. Cornell is 4-9 in its last 13 games; they split first Ivy road trip, beating Princeton a night after Penn beat them by 40. Ivy home faves are 4-3 in '06.
Wright State lost last three games by 13,7,5 pts after 4-0 start in Horizon; they're 3-1 as a road dog, with road losses by 13,7 pts- in last three games, Raiders scored just 51.7 ppg. Last year, the Radiers were 3-0 vs Butler, beating them here 59-54, by six up in Dayton, then 61-57 in Horizon tourney. Bulldogs are 1-0-1 as a home favorite this year, beating UIC by 19, Detroit by 12.
Wisconsin beat Michigan twice last year, 76-50 at home, 72-61 here, but they're down to seven players. Badgers did rout Penn State by 29 last time out, ending two-game skid, making them 5-1 in Big 11; they're 1-1 as road dog, with only loss 77-67 at Ohio St Michigan beat Mich State in last game, a great win; Wolverines won last three games, covered last four (1-1 as home favorite).
TCU is 1-5 in MWC, 3-2 vs spread as dog, 2-1 on road; they had 41-29 lead at half in Provo last game, but lost 89-80 in OT- their league losses are by 4,2,26,19,9(ot). Utah lost last five games in row (1-4 vs spread); they're 1-1 as home fave, with only win 24 days ago, 64-49 at home vs New Mexico. Home favorites 13-9 vs spread in Mountain West this year, but 0-4 so far this week.
Virginia Tech F Washington is suspended here; he kicked Duke player late in Thursday's game; Hokies are 0-6 in ACC (1-4 in its last five games vs spread); they're 2-1 as road dog, losing by 2, 6,7 pts. Wake won by 20 at Tech last year, but they allowed 83.5 ppg in losing last two games. Deacons are 1-5 in ACC, 1-1 as a home favorite; their only ACC win is 86-71 over Georgia Tech.
Auburn is 0-5 in SEC and looked awful in Tuesday's home loss to Kentucky; their home losses are by 4,16,9 pts, scoring a mere 55.3 ppg. Georgia is 2-4 in SEC, 1-3 as dog, 1-2 on road; they got only road win in OT, 64-61 at South Carolina. Last year, Auburn went to Athens and lost 57-45. SEC home teams 13-16 vs spread
Ole Miss scored 61.5 ppg in losing last two games after 3-0 start in SEC; they won both their home games by five pts. Favorites are 4-1 vs spread in their SEC games. LSU is 5-0 in SEC (4-0-1 vs spread); they have wins at Arkansas (63-58), Miss State (71-57). Last year, LSU beat Ole Miss twice (70-60/58-53 here). Dogs at home are 3-4 vs spread in SEC games so far this season.
Towson shot 53.8% from floor, had just nine turnovers in 96-92 win at Delaware Jan 14, as 5.5-pt dog, but they're 1-3 since, with losses by 32,8,12 pts. Tigers are 0-1 as CAA favorite this year, and are 3-1 at home, winning by 31,3,4 pts. Hens covered five of their last six games, last three on road; they're 0-4 on CAA road, losing by 14,14,2 and 11 points.
Drexel had three-game win streak snapped at ODU Thursday in last game; they're 5-1 at home, 2-3 as home favorite, winning by 11,19,16,11,7 points. Last year, Dragons beat Hofstra two times in regular season, but then lost to Pride 89-77 in CAA tourney. Hofstra won five of last seven league games; home team is 7-2 vs spread in their league games (1-2 as road underdog).
Missouri lost three of last four games, allowing 80.3 ppg; dogs are 5-1 vs spread in their Big 12 games. Tigers are 1-1 as dog on road (71-69 at Okla/64-79 at K-State). Last year, Mizzou was 3-0 vs Nebraska, beating them 56-53 here, 80-70 at home, and 70-67 in Big 12 tourney. Huskers lost three in row, allowing 88.3 ppg.
Duquesne is 0-6 in A-14 (1-5 vs spread); they're 0-3 as road dog in league, losing by 23,27,22 pts-only game they covered was a 94-78 loss. St Bonaventure is also 0-6 (2-4 vs spread0; they are favored for first time in league. Last year, Dukes beat Bonnies 83-70 at home. Dukes' closest A-14 game? 62-48 at Richmond.
Oregon State split its last six games, losing last two home games in OT; they've lost their last six OT games overall. Dogs are 7-1 vs spread in their league games, 3-0 at home; Beavers are 0-2 as Pac-10 home favorite. Last year, home side won both games in series, then OSU beat Bruins 79-72 in Pac-10 tourney. UCLA is 5-1 in last six league games, 3-0 on road, winning by 6,1,7 points.
Wyoming beat San Diego State twice last year, 69-65 here and 88-81 in OT at Cox Arena. Aztecs won and covered six of seven MWC games; they are 2-1 on road (3-0 vs spread) beating 72-67 at Utah, 76-57 at TCU. Cowboys won four of five games- they're 2-1 at home in league, losing to UNLV, beating Air Force 55-50, New Mexico 77-70. Aztecs allowed 62.3 ppg in last three games.
Northern Iowa shot 66.7% from floor last Saturday, beat Drake, 91-72; Panthers made 12-20 treys, committed only 10 turnovers. UNI won last four road games by 14,10,15,13 pts. Road team is 7-2-1 vs spread in their MVC games. First home game in 2 weeks for Drake team that lost two of last three games. Last year, UNI lost 81-72 here, beat Bulldogs 61-60 at home.
Illinois-Chicago ended six-game skid with win at Wright State in last game; they lost 90-84 in OT at Green Bay Jan 11, as Flames trailed by 10 at half. UIC is 1-4 on Horizon road, 1-3 as road dog, losing by 19,6,14,11 pts. UWGB beat Flames twice last year, by 4 at home, 78-66 here; they've won four of last five games, losing only 66-63 vs Cleveland State.
Loyola, IL lost five of last seven games, including 73-67 loss at Detroit Jan 5, as Titans shot 57.3% from floor and made 18-22 at foul line. Fourth straight home game for Loyola (2-2, 1-2 as home favorite). Detroit is 4-4 in Horizon, 0-3 on road, losing by 11,6,12 pts (0-2-1 vs spread). Horizon home favorites are 9-15 vs spread
Purdue lost three in row, by 20,13,2 pts, and six of last seven in Big 11; they're 2-2 as Big 11 road dog, losing by 8,3,20,13 points; last year Boilermakers got swept by Illinois, 84-50 here, 68-59 at Mackey. Illini 3-2 as a Big 11 favorite, 2-1 at home, winning by 10,5,24 pts. Big 11 home favorites are 15-11 vs spread this year.
Will Western Kentucky have letdown after ESPN2 appearance? Hilltoppers are 5-1 in Sun Belt, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 32,4,24,13 pts. Last year, they beat New Orleans 81-69 at home, then again 78-67 in Sun Belt tourney. Privateers lost four in row, are 2-5 in SBC, 3-1 as road dog, with losses by 19,7 and 21 pts.
Will Western Kentucky have letdown after ESPN2 appearance? Hilltoppers are 5-1 in Sun Belt, 3-1 as home favorite, winning by 32,4,24,13 pts. Last year, they beat New Orleans 81-69 at home, then again 78-67 in Sun Belt tourney. Privateers lost four in row, are 2-5 in SBC, 3-1 as road dog, with losses by 19,7 and 21 pts.
Idaho is 0-5 in WAC (1-4 vs spread); they're 0-3 in WAC games at home, losing by 10,5,4 pts- they lost last three games by 26,25 and 4 pts. Last year, Vandals lost to Boise twice; 70-67 here and 76-66 in Boise. Broncos are 2-5 in WAC, 1-4 in last five games; they're 1-2 as WAC road dog, losing by 6,14 and 11 pts. Home teams in WAC games are 15-12 vs spread this season.
Illinois State lost 56-44 at Southern Illinois Sunday, outboarded 29-16; both teams shot 41% for game. Salukis won here last year 66-59, after winning by 12 at home. ISU won last two home tilts; they're 3-4 as MVC dog, 1-1 at home. SIU is 8-2 in Valley, 2-2 on road, losing last two; they're 6-1-1 as Valley favorite, 1-0-1 away. Missouri Valley home underdogs are 3-1 vs spread.
Tennessee is 4-1 in SEC, 2-0 as favorite, winning at home 80-76 vs Florida, 89-76 vs Georgia; they won 76-69 at South Carolina Jan 8, rallying from 35-23 halftime deficit, beating SC despite the Gamecocks shooting 51.1% for game. Carolina covered three in row, is 2-4 in SEC, as dogs are 5-0 vs spread in their SEC games.
UCSB is 1-5 in Big West (0-6 vs spread); they're 0-1 as Big West dog, 1-2 SU at home, losing 59-46 to Northridge, 70-66 to Irvine. Last year, Gauchos lost twice to Pacific, 58-43 here, and 79-56 in Stockton. Tigers won four of last five games, allowing 59 ppg in last two games. Big West home underdogs are 5-5 vs spread.
Cleveland State won 63-50 at Youngstown Jan 14, holding YSU to 34.7% from floor (1-11 on treys). Vikings covered last five in Horizon play; dogs are 3-1 vs spread in their home games. CSU is 1-3 at home, scoring just 56.3 ppg. Pens lost four of last five games; they're 3-0 as Horizon road dog, losing by 1,5 pts, and winning at Loyola.
Old Dominion won seven of last eight games but are dog for first time this year. Visitor is 9-1 vs spread in their league games, with Monarchs winning last three road games- they beat George Mason 54-53 at home on Dec 7th, despite shooting 32.2% from floor. Mason is 8-2 in CAA, 2-1-1 as home fave, with wins by 13,14,11,23 pts. Last year, ODU lost lost 74-58 here, and won by 13 at home.
Citadel is 0-7 in Southern Conference (1-6 vs spread); they're 0-2 as home dog, losing home games by 18,15,19 pts- in last three games, they scored 51.7 ppg. Appalachian State is 2-3 in league, 0-2 on road; they're 2-1 as SC favorite. Last yr, ASU won 84-66 at home vs Citadel, beat Bulldogs 68-59 in SC tournament.
Chattanooga allowed 58 ppg in winning last two games; they're 1-2 as SC road dog, losing by 4,18 pts. Charleston is 4-2 as fave in SC, 1-1 at home, with home wins by 13,12 pts- they allowed an average of 58.5 ppg in last two games. Last year, Cougars lost 82-59 at Chattanooga. SC home favorites are 16-11 vs spread.
Samford is 9-2 in OVC, winning last three games by 1,20,7 points they're 2-3 as OVC home fave (3-2 SU) winning by 15,11,20 pts. Last year, Bulldogs beat Austin Peay 73-71 in OT here, lost by 16 at Peay, then lost 71-60 in OVC tourney. Governors are 1-4 on OVC road, losing by 17,9,11,5 pts. OVC home favorites are 18-22
St Peter's lost five of last six games after 3-0 MAAC start; they are 1-4 vs spread at home in league (2-3 SU) winning by 4,20 pts. Last year, Peacocks beat Loyola twice, 86-66/99-83 here. Loyola lost three of last four games after 4-1 start; they're 3-1 as dog on MAAC road (2-2 SU). MAAC home favorites are 16-17 vs pts.
Eastern Illinois won 57-56 at Morehead State Dec 21; they had a 10-pt halftime lead, but made just 2-13 treys, shot 39.7% from the floor. Morehead won first game in 11 OVC games Thursday, as they upset SEMO; they covered five of last six games, last three on road. Last season, EIU won 73-71 at Morehead, in overtime.
Northern Arizona is 6-0 in Big Sky (5-1 vs spread); they're 3-1 as a home favorite, with home wins by 10,9,3,6 pts- they're scoring 87.5 ppg in league. Last year, NAU lost twice to Sacramento, by 87-86 here, and 92-88. Hornets lost last two games after 4-0 start their losses are by 1,3 pts. Big Sky home faves are 11-11 in '06.
Western Carolina lost last two games, scoring 53.5 ppg; they're 3-1 as road dog- their league losses are by 15,2,8 pts. Wofford is 1-5 in league, 0-3 vs spread at home, 0-2 as favorite; they score 57 ppg at home. Last year, Terriers lost 80-75 at Western as 3-pt fave. Southern Conference home favorites are 16-11 vs spread.
Marist came to Siena 15 days ago at 0-4 in MAAC and won by 8 shooting 60% from floor for game, making 15-26 treys; they are 5-0 since, scoring 82.6 ppg. Red Foxes are 3-1 as league favorite, 2-1 at home, with home wins by 9,19 pts. Marist are 7-2 in last 9 regular season games vs Siena (0-3 in MAAC tourney). Saints are 3-1 as road dog, with three of four decided by 3 or less pts.
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